Bluffing Strategist Gifts

'I think he's bluffing.'

'It never occurred to Steggy what was giving away his best hands.'

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

'OK, so I fumbled. Now can you cure it or not?'

Alternative fielding positions

' A new idea '

Tic-tac-toe

'Well, back to the old drawing board.'

A military officer sits at his desk with desk trays marked 'Search' and 'Destroy.'

Traffic Management Strategic Group

"Wentworth, could I take another look at that reorganization plan?"

'So, what do you want to talk about?'

"In every situation, an executive has to decide whether to lead by consensus, charisma or cattle prod. Trust me... it's not always this easy!"

The USA...

Surge Plans.

Hello, you've reached the private line of the Secretary of Defense. At last! We tried calling you all day yesterday to alert you to an imminent threat. How did you get this number? It was coming straight at your nation-state at speeds approaching Kebin 2. What are you talking about? What's "Klebin 2"? Apologies. In earthlingese that would be "mach 23," or 24.140.16 kilometers per hour. Good lord! I'd better wake ... Not to worry. Our sensors locked on to it as soon as it launched from your North

American Bombs

"At last, a low-level panel!"

"And what my plan may lack in coherence, it makes up for in the exhilerating momentum created by all of these super-cool arrows!"

"No, just hear him out. Maybe we are being too defensive."

'Now here's my idea...we come up with a really high-priced drug to treat drug side effects...'

"Right kids, there's no camp and no vacation, but Mommy and I are super excited to make this summer our best ever!"

Two cows in military dress looking at a map table with a cow-design.

Facebookie - Odds on boss catching you wasting time

The Jumping Tank

'Hamster Swat Team.'

'I've reviewed your core progress modules and having reassessed them in the light of new strategy targets we've decided you need a kick up the backside.'

'I'm all in.'

"For the last time, don't run 'persistence is the key to success by me again."

The Peacock Is Not Renowned For His Bluffing Abilities

"He's in a high stake poker game right now."

"Basically, we have two options: #1: Do what I suggest because I'm the boss and I say so. Or, #2: I launch into an excruciatingly dull, long and detailed presentation explaining my position. You decide."

"Our latest initiative takes a three-pronged approach."

'Maybe I should abandon my crew and keep all the treasure for myself!'